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LD08 BEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,065 mi
Last recorded180,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 180,065 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 180,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,307 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 171,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter / housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 165,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 153,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 153,640 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 139,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 139,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Fail 7 Dec 2012 91,903 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 67,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to inner side wall nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LD08 BEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD08 BEY registered?

LD08 BEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is LD08 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BEY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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